The Outer Worlds Pre-Release Thread [GO TO NEW THREAD]

[IHaveHugeNick]

Looks like a space game inspired by 1950s sci-fi. Count me in.

 

[Jimmious]

The images we got so far were isometric, weren't they? God damn man where do you get this info from? BACK IT UP

What images, the 1950s concept art?

We've been seeing job ads for a console/multiplatform action-RPG using the Unreal engine since 2016, eg: https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.p...discussion-thread.84849/page-133#post-4753575

I swear I was sure there were a couple of pics even in this thread, showing a couple of characters near some sort of canyon (?) in an isometric view. Am I going crazy??

 

[fantadomat]

Arcanum in space.

I would suck the cock of the guy who'd greenlight an Arcanum sequel. Unless it was Fergus. Then I'd insist he use a condom.

It will be a third person shooter looter with crafting and survival mechanics,oh and with wave based zombie battle royal.

 

[FeelTheRads]

So that leaves us with a moderately engaging isometric game featuring pretty-but-bland maps, forgettable storyline, xir companions, reused music, 4-person party/combat, and dogshit writing.

Isometric lol.

Otherwise I believe you may have it right.

I swear I was sure there were a couple of pics even in this thread, showing a couple of characters near some sort of canyon (?) in an isometric view. Am I going crazy??

You sure you're not thinking of the Beamdog cancelled game?

 

[Black Angel]

Cautiously preparing to get my butt buttered and get called a biscuit

If it's at least decent and Good For What It Is™ I'll buy once the Definitive Edition™ is released, at ~75% discount to ensure the least of my money goes to that fatfuck's bank account.

 

[TemplarGR]

Cautiously preparing to get my butt buttered and get called a biscuit

If it's at least decent and Good For What It Is™ I'll buy once the Definitive Edition™ is released, at ~75% discount to ensure the least of my money goes to that fatfuck's bank account.

Just get the Pirate Edition and no money goes to his account.

Disclaimer: Though i am a communist and don't care about copyright laws, i don't suggest pirating games we enjoy. This leads to bad outcomes like Interplay going bankrupt, which is comparable to other world disasters like Chernobyl and Fukusima. Like all pirates say in their nfos, if you enjoy a game, buy it!

 

[a Goat]

Wtf is the triangle talk?

 

[Molina]

Wtf is the triangle talk?

https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.p...-a-better-rpg-seven-mistakes-to-avoid.114809/

 

[Terenty]

Although here in Russia we hate faggots, Tim Cain is an exception. I just hope the setting is akin to Fallout 1 and Arcanum where the amount of humor was apropriate and didnt actively ruin experience like in Fallout 2

 

[frajaq]

Wtf is the triangle talk?

https://rpgcodex.net/forums/index.p...-a-better-rpg-seven-mistakes-to-avoid.114809/

Still funny to this day just for the Codex reaction to it

 

[Wunderbar]

Two ads: technology (Spacer's choice) and magic (Auntie Cleo's herbal ointments). Arcanum 2 confirmed.

 

[Molina]

Fuck. I didn't think much. It could be a western Space (cowboy bepop) retrofurism...

 

[Egosphere]

will they have gnomes in space?

 

[Urthor]

No matter how shit it is at least we can say it won't be in Gamebyro like that other space RPG

 

[Roguey]

Or films...Highlander RPG, with Christopher Lambert in some big role...well, one can dream.

Baldur's Gate was the Highlander RPG. You even fight The Kurgan at the end.

Jarpie https://www.deviantart.com/uncannyknack/art/Sarevok-359439963

 

[Harold]

: "If you're talking to an enthusiast, there are so many differences, and we feel it's under-selling the game to say it's Arcanum in space. But when we started talking to more consumer-oriented magazines, we'd have, like, two seconds...and we'd say, 'it's like retro-futuristic Arcanum in space.' And they're like, 'Awesome!' To Joe Public, it's mainly first-person, wide-open game and you get to do what you want. The game it's closest to is Arcanum. So now when someone asks, 'Is it Arcanum in space?' my main answer is, 'in all the best ways'."

 

[ArchAngel]

: "If you're talking to an enthusiast, there are so many differences, and we feel it's under-selling the game to say it's Arcanum in space. But when we started talking to more consumer-oriented magazines, we'd have, like, two seconds...and we'd say, 'it's like retro-futuristic Arcanum in space.' And they're like, 'Awesome!' To Joe Public, it's mainly first-person, wide-open game and you get to do what you want. The game it's closest to is Arcanum. So now when someone asks, 'Is it Arcanum in space?' my main answer is, 'in all the best ways'."

So Cain worked on Fallout that was supposed to be Wasteland 2 but Fargo could not get the licence back. Then he founded Troika and worked on Arcanum after he could no longer work on Fallout 2. Then he closed Troika, and now he is working on a game that is similar to Arcanum and Fallout but cannot use both names and licences :D
And if he leaves Obsidian, he will lose access to Outer Worlds as well LOL

 

[Latelistener]

And if he leaves Obsidian, he will lose access to Outer Worlds as well LOL

He can actually found another studio and still work on Outer Worlds. I don't remember all the intricacies behind the deal they made, but Take-Two will retain some control over the IP.

 

[Quillon]

At this point if he leaves, he'd retire. 37 years in the industry.

 

[Safav Hamon]

The deal is that Take Two owns the first game, but Obsidian retains the IP.

 

[Cyberarmy]

Two ads: technology (Spacer's choice) and magic (Auntie Cleo's herbal ointments). Arcanum 2 confirmed.

Arcanum in Spaaaaaaaaaaceeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dodo1610]

Is there any truth to the rumor that it's based on Asimov's Foundation series?

 

[Jimmious]

Is there any truth to the rumor that it's based on Asimov's Foundation series?

If that is true, it's great news

 

[jf8350143]

What's the chance that Deadfire win the best RPG and Obisidian gets to announce a new game at the same time? The melt down here will be glorious.

 

[Molina]

: "If you're talking to an enthusiast, there are so many differences, and we feel it's under-selling the game to say it's Arcanum in space. But when we started talking to more consumer-oriented magazines, we'd have, like, two seconds...and we'd say, 'it's like retro-futuristic Arcanum in space.' And they're like, 'Awesome!' To Joe Public, it's mainly first-person, wide-open game and you get to do what you want. The game it's closest to is Arcanum. So now when someone asks, 'Is it Arcanum in space?' my main answer is, 'in all the best ways'."

It's a real quote ? Or you're fucking with my heart ?